Back end team lead

Senior Backend Developer & Team Lead

📍 Remote Germany

We are looking for a Senior Backend Developer & Team Lead for our client — an established technology company developing real-time, interactive platforms used across various global industries.

This role involves leading a small development team and taking technical ownership of a scalable backend system that supports high-performance applications. It’s a great opportunity to combine hands-on backend engineering with team leadership in a modern cloud-native environment.

🚀 Key Responsibilities

* Lead and mentor a backend development team in an agile, collaborative environment
* Design, implement, and maintain robust backend services and RESTful APIs
* Drive technical decisions to ensure stability, scalability, and performance
* Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including DevOps, product, and support
* Ensure secure, high-availability deployments in cloud-based infrastructure
* Contribute to architectural improvements and best practices

✅ Ideal Profile

* 5+ years of backend or fullstack development experience
* Previous experience in a leadership or team lead role
* Proficiency with Node.js (Go or Python a plus)
* Strong understanding of API development, cloud platforms (AWS/GCP), and infrastructure-as-code
* Experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
* Fluent in English; excellent communication and collaboration skills

⭐ Bonus Points For

* Experience in real-time systems, streaming, or low-latency platforms
* Knowledge of microservices, containers (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes)
* Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows